Thread: Removing nicks from a blade

I currently use 1-3-5-8-12K Naniwa stones for honing and a 20K to finish but as stated before you can get a good edge off a 8K . The 1K for setting the bevel and the others to build up to the finisher. One on One teaching would be great but practice is steel needed. I also tape my spine even on a new razor. I really don't like scratches but that would be a personal choice. The 10,000 stone you have would probably take the place of my 12. Before I got the 20K I used the 12K for a finisher and it gave really good shaves. My stones were like a really good cake. the 20K was icing. There's a world of knowledge here on the place and the guys here are more than willing to share. good folks. When your not around your instructor remember the videos on you tube. they help tremendously. Have fun and enjoy.